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comment by Cumol
Cumol  ·  1767 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pubski: January 22, 2020

Your shop sounds like just my type of place.

When I think back to my favourite shops it is one of these two things:

1) great, welcoming service: like that kebab place in Ulm, Germany, that was everything but a fast food place. True, they didn't have chairs to sit, but it was the go-to place for lunch for all the workers in the area. They knew your order, they handed me an extra cup of tea once in a while, and their lahmacun with döner meat is godlike. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. And I am on my way to bed.

2) "one-type-of-product" kind of places. I grew up eating hummus from a shop called Lul, in the heart of my hometown Tira. They are known for their "one pot" rule. They prepare one big pot of hummus a day and when it is empty, they close. Usually around 11/12. The only exception is saturday as the city is flooded with people from the neighbouring towns that come for the saturday market. It is a simple place. for 20 shekels you get a plate with a lot of hummus, fresh pita bread, and some cut vegetables. Nothing fancy, no decoration. And I promise you, it is the best hummus you will ever eat.

One of those days I will make it to the states, even though I am hesitant. Where is your shop? I want to try your coffeee!